Huawei has today launched their latest smartphone under the Honor brand, the Huawei Honor 8 Pro, at an event held in Delhi, India. It had already been announced in Europe earlier this year. The Chinese know the same model as Honor V9. Given its name, it appears to be an upgrade to the Honor 8 which was launched in India last year. Recently, a 'lighter' version, termed the Honor 8 Lite, was also launched.

Huawei Honor 8 Pro comes with a 5.7-inch Quad HD display with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The processor deployed is a Kirin 960 octa-core. It is coupled with Mali G71 GPU.

The primary camera is a dual lens setup. Each is a 12 MP lens with f/2.2 aperture. All this comes with dual LED flash, laser autofocus, and Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF). The front camera is a 8 MP f/2.0 lens.

The smartphone runs on 4,000 mAh battery with fast charging support. It features 6 GB RAM along with 128 GB internal storage, which is expandable up to 128 GB via microSD card.

Huawei Honor 8 Pro runs on EMUI 5.1 based on Android 7.0 Nougat. The fingerprint sensor is aptly placed at the rear.

The device will be available on Amazon July 10 onwards. It comes in black and blue color options. It is priced at ₹29,999 ($460 approx.). Note that the base model (Honor 8) was also announced at the same price. On paper, it seems to give a tough competition to the recently launched OnePlus 5.

The rear camera is a dual lens set-up (12 MP + 2 MP), along with a wide aperture (f/0.95 - f/16). The second lens is aimed to get the depth of field information to create the bokeh effect. The front camera is an 8 MP shooter.

The smartphone is packed with 3,340 mAh battery. The device runs on EMUI operating system, based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Updates to Android 7.0 Nougat are promised.

Huawei Honor 6X will be available exclusively on Amazon via the flash sale model. The first sale is scheduled for 2nd next month, registrations for which have already begun. The base variant is priced at ₹12,999 ($190 approx.), while the high-end model costs ₹15,999 ($235 approx.).

Google has launched the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones to take the Apple devices head-on. This also means that the Nexus brand of devices is now officially discontinued. Now that the bandwagon of Android flagships is passed onto the new devices, it is high time we see how the new products fare against their predecessors. In this post, Google Pixel XL is compared with last year's Huawei Nexus 6P, which was launched in India in October last year. It was also one of the most googled devices of the year.

Color options

Black and silver are the standard color options across both the devices. Apart from that, Pixel XL offers a new blue variant, while the Nexus 6P comes in gold and white as well.

Dimensions

Google Pixel XL is 154.7 mm in height, 75.7 mm in width and 7.3 mm in depth. Huawei Nexus 6P is 159.3 mm in height, 77.8 mm in width and 7.3 mm in depth. Thus, Nexus 6P is around 3% taller and wider in comparison.

Display pixel density

Pixel XL boasts of a pixel density of 534 ppi, while Nexus 6P has only 518 ppi. This is evident since Pixel has a smaller display.

Display size

Pixel XL features a 5.5-inch display, while Nexus 6P sports a 5.7-inch display. Hence, Nexus 6P has a 3.5% bigger screen than that of Pixel XL.

Verdict

Huawei Nexus 6P is, without a doubt, an excellent phone. On paper, the Google Pixel XL sounds very promising. Also, since it is the first phone to bear the Google banner, I expect it to bridge the gap between software and hardware that is visible in other Android flagships. Google Assistant and Google Daydream also sound promising. A detailed review should clear out the picture soon.

Huawei has today launched its latest dual camera lens smartphone under the Honor branding at an event held in New Delhi. It is named Honor 8, with the number when tilted representing the two lenses at the rear. Two other devices, Honor 8 Smart (a toned-down variant of the Honor 8) and Honor Holly 3 (first Honor phone to be made in India) are also launched.

The most marketed dual camera used in the smartphone is f/2.2 12 MP lens with dual tone flash and laser autofocus - one of them is an RGB color lens while the other is a monochrome one. The front camera is a f/2.4 8 MP shooter.

Honor 8 is a sleek and elegant looking device with a double-sided glass design. It runs on Huawei's custom skin, Emotion UI 4.1 on top of Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The device comes with USB Type-C and supports single nano SIM with 4G LTE.

A 16-nm Kirin 950 octa-core chipset (four of them clocked at 2.3 GHz, while the rest four at 1.4 GHz) powers the device. It draws its power from a non-removable 3,000 mAh battery (no fast charging support) and has 4 GB RAM with 32 GB internal storage and up to 128 GB external storage support. The display used is a 5.2-inch FHD panel.

There is a fingerprint sensor on the rear. Not only does it provide an extra layer of security, but also lets one create shortcuts to perform various actions with its Smart Key feature. The fingerprint module is a button (meaning it can be pressed)! One can customize the actions it must do when pressed once or twice.

Huawei has put some extra thought in the after-sales service of the product. The smartphone has a two-year warranty as opposed to the traditional one-year warranty. Also, the touch screen is replaceable within the first three months.

Huawei Honor 8 is available in gold, blue and white color options. It is priced at ₹29,999 ($450 approx.).

Huawei has launched the Huawei MateBook, a two-in-one device, at Mobile World Congress 2016. This comes unexpected, since Huawei was never into PCs. But since everybody wants a pie of the convertible devices market share, why should they stay behind?

The MateBook aims to combine the mobility of a smartphone with the productivity of a laptop. The device is made of high-quality aluminium unibody. The MateBook features a strong protective body, and its slim profile and ultra-low weight of just 640 g makes it ideal to take anywhere.

The MateBook is portable and stylish. It is a premium product that perfectly balances mobility, productivity and design. The device features a 6th Generation Intel Core m-series processor in a thin and lightweight fanless design. Built to operate on Windows 10, the MateBook also features Microsoft productivity tools, including Microsoft Edge and Cortana, the digital personal assistant.

The MateBook’s 12-inch IPS multi-touch screen is enhanced by an ultra-narrow frame and a screen-to-body ratio of 84%. The screen boasts a resolution of 2160x1440 pixels and a 160-degree wide angle.

The MateBook keyboard case is made of soft PU leather. The durability of the keyboard case also provides an ideal level of protection. The keyboard features a 1.5 mm keystroke and a chiclet keycap design. The built-in touchpad uses multi-touch technology that supports smooth and precise finger movements.

The MateBook runs on Windows 10. The device offers 4 or 8 GB of LPDDR3 RAM and a SSD with capacity of up to 512 GB. Huawei is able to deliver a fanless design, ensuring zero noise.

Its 33.7 Wh high-density lithium battery provides enough power for nine hours of work, nine consecutive hours of internet use and 29 hours of music playback. The MateBook’s battery can attain a full charge in just two-and-a-half hours. The device can power up to 60% battery strength in just an hour.

The accompanying MatePen stylus offers 2,048 levels of sensitivity. MatePen supports graphics and mathematic functions, and can be used as a laser pointer for delivering presentations.

The MateBook features a Wi-Fi mobile hotspot. Other features include a seamless data transfer capability that allows drag-and-drop document transfer to and from Android smartphones.

The MateBook will be available in Asia, Europe and North America in the coming months and will be available in two color options, viz. grey and gold. The price ranges from $699 (for m3 with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD) to $1,599 (for m7 with 8 GB and 512 GB SSD).

Huawei has unveiled Jewel and Elegant versions of its premium smartwatch at CES this year. Note that their first smartwatch was launched in September last year (versions Classic, Active and Elite). These new versions are targeted at female customers. Needless to say, the devices sport an elegant look, which is in line with the latest fashion trends.

Featuring Swarovski Zirconia dotted around the rose gold-plated case, each measuring 1.5 mm in size, the Jewel glistens and shines.

The Elegant edition has a knurled pattern effect around its rose gold-plated case.

Complemented beautifully by the two genuine Italian leather watch straps, available in pearl white and sapphire blue, both these versions come pre-loaded with over 40 watch faces.

Powered by Android Wear, the devices display alerts for calls, texts, instant messages and emails. They are both Android and iOS compatible. They also feature Bluetooth connectivity for wireless headphones usage. They also feature a heart rate sensor and a motion sensor.

They also sport scratch-proof sapphire crystal, coating their circular 44mm faces. The devices get their strength from the cold-forged stainless steel. They are plated in rose gold.

These new versions will be available beginning March this year. All the countries where the original devices are available will also sell the new versions.

Google today announced the much awaited launch of its latest range of Nexus phone in partnership with smartphone maker Huawei. Running on its latest version of Android 'Marshmallow 6.0, Nexus 6P offers a stock Android experience. Note that this device was first announced last month. Another Nexus device, LG Nexus 5X, is also launched alongwith.

The smartphone is manufactured by Huawei, and is a full metal body phone that comes with a larger 5.7-inch WQHD display, and 3,450 mAh battery. It is powered by a Snapdragon 810 v2.1 SoC, and 3 GB of RAM. It also has the same 12.3 MP rear camera as the 5X, but comes with an 8 MP front facing camera with HDR+ shooting mode.

The device offers an enhanced version of "Now on Tap", allowing users to get additional information, take actions or navigate between apps.

The device will be available at ₹39,999 ($615 approx.) for 32 GB variant, and ₹42,999 ($660 approx.) for 64 GB variant. It is available for pre-order in India through Amazon and Flipkart.

We also compared both the Nexus variants on the basis of their specifications.

Google today announced their latest Nexus model in partnership with Huawei, the Nexus 6P. It is now the first Chinese manufacturer to develop a Nexus smartphone. Another Nexus device, the Nexus 5X, developed by the Korean OEM LG has also been announced. This is in line with Apple devices, wherein two variants of iPhones are launched at a time.

The device runs on 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core processor, and possesses 3 GB RAM.It runs on Android Marshmallow. Now this is the beauty and USP of Nexus devices, you get stock Android with the latest version installed.

On the imaging front, the smartphone features 12.3 MP rear camera. It is accompanied with laser auto-focus and dual LED flash. The front camera is a 8 MP shooter with f/2.2 aperture, and is capable of clicking wide-angle selfies.The smartphone sports a 5.7-inch QHD display, which is smaller than that of Nexus 6 (6-inch).Three variants will be available - one with 32 GB internal storage, another with 64 GB internal storage, and yet another with 128 GB internal storage. The battery capacity is 3,450 mAh.At the rear of the device is placed a fingerprint sensor, to provide one-touch access to the smartphone and various apps. It is named the Nexus Imprint.The device features the latest USB Type-C port.The device is priced at $499 for 32 GB variant, $549 for 64 GB variant, and $649 for 128 GB variant. It can be pre-ordered beginning today in US, UK, Japan and Ireland. Shipping begins by the end of next month.